Decorating Tips and Tricks

We're answering your questions. These are all great questions and Kelly even had a one word answer for one! What? We're doing this again, so if you have a question, be sure to leave us an Apple Podcast review with your question in the review. We'll get to it in a future DTT Plus episode. Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to yo...

Summertime and the living (and decorating) is easy! There are so many simple ideas to freshen up for this season.  Summer decorating might just be more about what you take away than what you add. Remove and store away any items that say winter. That is includes the beloved furry Mongolian pillows! Maybe you take down drapes & let the room bask in even more sunlight. If you are adding for summe...

We're sharing our favorite tricks of the trade. We use these tips all the time. Kelly loves filling a big bowl and putting it on the table. Anita loves taking a before photo before she does anything in the room. DTT DEFINES Soumak Anita's crush is the new HomeSense store, which is a sister store to Home Goods. There might be a one near you. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you...

Summer is heating up and so are the trends! We're talking about the summer trends with our good friend Betsy Helmuth from the podcast Affordable Interior Design Podcast . Catch our other episodes with Betsy HERE and HERE . Check out the video on the homes featured in Nancy Meyers videos HERE . DTT DEFINES ADU CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is the book, either hardcopy or audio version, Rebecca. It is a cl...

We have some thoughts on our design choices in the past. Did we make some mistakes? Anita admits that maybe the glass front cabinets in her kitchen were a mistake. Kelly talks about her sink that is chipping HERE . DTT defines Mood Board We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Anita's crush is the book Charlotte Moss Entertains HERE Kel...

Hey there - this is a unique "bonus" as it is more of an invitation than an episode. I am inviting you to follow your passion for decorating into creating a profitable business. I did and now I want to share all I know with you! Listen to what I have in store for you and how you can come along with me to start a career, transition to a new chapter or add a lucrative side hustle to your existing en...

Style Crimes - oh there are many! No one is innocent! Anita & I included... Tune in to hear a multitude of style crimes - laugh along with us we call them out, fess up and defy the law! Not going to list the crimes here because it is so much more fun to listen to us dish about them, hear us come clean and plead guilty ! Here are a few other episodes we reference in this episode: Faux Flower ep...

How do you decorate your home when your partner has strong opinions? There are some things you can do to make the process go more smoothly. DTT DEFINES: Japanning We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Anita's crush are beautiful velvet curtains in a soft French blue HERE. Kelly's crush is the book 100 Herbs to Grow HERE . Need help wi...

What's hot and what's not? Let's check in. We're moving away from cool colors and mass produced items. The new romantics are in - ribbon, pinks, reds, florals and dare I say lace is back. DTT defines Ebonising We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Anita's crush is Risewell toothpaste HERE . Kelly's crush is this home tour on Youtube H...

Doing neutrals right is more complicated that you would think. We're talking about undertones of colors, textures, and what you need to do neutrals right. Black works so well in a neutral room. Check out our episode on adding black to a room HERE . Check out the pillow covers from Jolie Marche HERE . DTT DEFINES Ormolu We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we ca...

Is your room missing this? Most decorators agree that every room needs a touch of black. Black lampshades always look great and are an easy way to add the touch of black you need to any room. See Kelly's suggestion HERE . Kelly's Hooker bookcase is lovely. See it HERE. Peppercorn & neutral stripe accent chair -take a book HERE .  Black tray. See it HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate pr...

Did you know there's a new type of home with amenities like a condo, but feels more like a single family home? Today on our DTT Plus episode, we're talking about build to rent homes that are small homes with small yards, and a one car garage, but you don't own them, they are only to rent. Are they for you? Let's discuss. Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and...

We had so much more to say after the MUST KNOW DECORATING TIPS part 1, that we had to record a part 2! This part 2, unlike many sequels, is just as great as part 1 - maybe even better! You can find part 1 HERE . Here are just a few of the MUST KNOW DECORATING TIPS we shared in this episode. ~ Scale your furniture to the room size & ceiling height; ~ Do your homework before buying antiques; ~ U...

What can you accomplish working with a decorator? What kind of information will you get from a pro? Let's discuss. You can work with someone locally, or you can work with someone virtually. You can find out more about our consults HERE . DTT DEFINES EMPIRE STYLE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES: Anita's crush is a delicate laundry...

You might want to avoid doing these things if you don't want your house to look 'not so good'. Some things on our 'no-no' list are grommet curtains, mini blinds, popcorn ceilings, and small artwork on a large wall. DTT defines Anaglypta We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are HERE Kelly's crush is all things Sarah Ra...

Where can you save money when you're decorating a room? We'll fill you in! Previously we talked about where we think it's worth splurging. You can find the episode HERE . Today we're focusing on areas where you can really save some money. See the inexpensive pillow covers Kelly was raving about HERE and HERE . Unfinished wooden counter stools HERE . DTT defines commode We are a part of the Amazon...

Should you add faux flowers? Do they cheapen a room or add something? There's some bad faux flowers out there, but there's also some that are quite nice. Of course, we prefer real, but if you travel a lot or can't afford real, then it's worth checking out some good faux flowers. And if you decide to buy faux flowers, check out our tips for buying them. You can find some realistic faux flowers are...

It is said that design is in the details. Well, we think it is everywhere big & small, ... but the details definitely separate a nice room from a fabulous room. Details give personality, charm & style to your decor. Today we give you several simple ideas for adding details that will easily make your rooms fabulous! Use Kelly's idea for hanging mirrors or art. Hardware can be a wonderful de...

What's worth the splurge? Today we're discussing what is worth spending some extra cash on. In an upcoming episode we'll talk about these same rooms and what we think are things you don't need to splurge on. Looking to buy a sofa? We cover our tips for buying a sofa online HERE DTT DEFINES decoupage We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee...

Does Instagram make you sad? Do you compare your home to the homes you see on social media? We want you to love your home. Try not to compare it to what you see online. If it just isn't making you happy, maybe it's time to take a break from social media. Listen to cheap thrills (decor tips for a free refresh) HERE Listen to best budget ideas HERE Anita's country French kitchen was featured by Arch...

Is this replacing Modern Farmhouse? Let's talk about how it's the similar to modern farmhouse and cottage core, but also how it's different. Kelly mentioned Anita's new house having some of the elements of Modern Cottage. You can see some photos of Anita's new house HERE . DTT DEFINES: Ergonomics CRUSHES: Kelly's crush is a stunning basement transformation. Have a look HERE . Anita is crushing on...

Are you a collector? Do you have a passion for dishes, or linens or something else? Let's talk about how to collect without becoming a hoarder. What are the do's and don'ts of collecting? First, try to curate your collections so that you just have your favorite pieces, the best of the best. You don't need a hundred items to make it a curated collection. Next try to do a write up on the items for f...

Fast furniture is cheap and quickly made, but is it the best choice? It isn't made to last and often ends up in a landfill. So should you buy it or not? We're going over the pros and cons. Check out Amy Howard's products to help you refresh tired old furniture HERE Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically...

Dating is great, but living in a dated home not so much. Today, we're talking about things that will date your home. Some things you will want to avoid. And let's discuss ways to keep your home from looking dated in the future. We want your home to always look perfectly on point, and always in style. Let's talk about strategies to keep your home out of the dated category. Find your own style. Take...

Do you have these things in your home? We are not trying to be negative, we just want to be honest. These things are not helping your design. DTT defines color way   For more on "Cheugy" read HERE. We participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way incre...